LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CURRICULUM GUIDE

Motion Picture Direction

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Curriculum Code: 0900 (Effective Fall 2004-
Summer 2009)

Motion pictures bring together elements from all
the other arts: writing, photography, theater, music, dance, and
all of the visual arts. The Motion Picture Direction program
gives students extensive practical experience working with other
artists and technicians to create dramatic, documentary,
experimental, or animated films. The degree is designed for
students who wish to become screenwriters, directors, and film
editors, the people who guide the film story-telling process.
Entry-level jobs include production assistants as well as
apprentices and interns in specialized roles with independent
film production companies, advertising firms, and major film
studios. Not all courses in this program transfer to all
colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an
academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course.

PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course
Offerings for course prerequisite information. See the
Assessment and Placement Testing section for skills
assessment and advising information.

Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below.

CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas

10-13 Credits

(See General Education Core Requirements for information
on how to fulfill these requirements. Core area proficiency
exams, where appropriate, are available for each core area.)

Communication Core Area (See Note 3)

0

Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area

3-4

Mathematics Core Area

3-4

Science Core Area

4-5

Writing Core Area (See Note 3)

0

CHOICE 2: Techniques and Technology

11-12 Credits

ARTS 105

Adobe Photoshop: Non-Majors

2

FILM 203

Topics in Film/Animation

3

FILM 281

Motion Picture Internship (See Note 4)

3

MTEC 120

Audio Production I

4

MTEC 152

Video Production Techniques

4

MTEC 153

Video Post-Production Technqs

4

STEC 140

Theatrical Make-Up/Wardrobe

3

CHOICE 3: Social Issues

3-4 Credits

ENGL 240

The Film as Art

4

MTEC 243

Ethics/Social Impact of Media (See Note 5)

3

MINIMUM TOTAL

65

NOTES:

1.

FILM 200 is restricted to Motion Picture (FILM)
majors and must be successfully completed three times for
graduation in this program.

2.

Enrollment in FILM 290 will be limited to Motion
Picture Production Majors who have successfully completed 75% of
their FILM course work.

3.

Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled
the requirements for this Core area.

4.

Enrollment in FILM 281 will be limited to Motion
Picture Production Majors who have successfully completed 75% of
their FILM course work.

5.

Students in this curriculum may be granted
approval to waive the prerequisites for this course by
contacting an advisor in the Visual Arts and Media Department
prior to registration.

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

Students should see course descriptions to find out when
departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason
are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below (for
example, those who are part-time, have transferred in courses
from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should
contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with
adjustments.